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“Our most consequential human problems will be resolved, not through competition, but collaboration... what we need in education is a learning climate in which students work together. In such an atmosphere, truth emerges as authentic insights are conscientiously exchanged.”

Quote by Ernest L. Boyer

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Ernest L. Boyer
Ernest L. Boyer

Ernest L. Boyer was a significant figure in the field of education, known for his influential contributions to educational reform and assessment. During his career, he held leadership positions in several educational institutions, including serving as the dean of the Teachers College at Columbia University and the president of the State University of New York. Boyer is best known for his work in 'Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate,' where he proposed the 'four categories of scholarship.' His work has had a profound impact on the field of education, particularly in higher education, and he is considered one of the most influential educators of the 20th century. more

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